Title: Construction Engineer 3

Location: Los Alamos, NM

Duration: Award – 09/2026 with potential to extend

Position Purpose:

• The Construction Engineer 3 (CE3) is responsible for ensuring that the technical aspects of construction and maintenance projects are executed in full accordance with the Approved Project Documents. This includes:
  • Monitoring facility maintenance and construction activities.
  • Offering input during scoping, design, execution, and project closeout phases.
• CE3s expedite project execution by identifying issues, coordinating technical solutions, and providing timely guidance to the construction team through approved procedures.
• Leadership experience is a must for this level 3 position.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution and 6 years of practical work experience, OR 14 years of industry experience.
• An EIT or PE certification is highly desirable.
• This position may fall under DOE Order 426.2, which outlines personnel selection, training, and qualification requirements for DOE nuclear facilities.
• Extensive knowledge of construction engineering principles.
• Proven ability to oversee and verify construction work, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and national codes/standards.
• Collaborative problem-solving skills to address facility and infrastructure engineering issues in the field.
• Experience developing and implementing process improvements.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills in multidisciplinary environments.
• Expertise in developing Material Take Offs (MTOs).
• Knowledge of technical codes relevant to various disciplines (e.g., ASME B31, NEC, ASME AG-1, ACI).
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple construction projects.
• Leadership experience in guiding others in the field.
• Ability to work independently on complex tasks.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers in design review, pre-construction coordination, and construction oversight.
• Proficiency in reviewing engineering submittals to ensure compliance.
• Advanced experience in nuclear, accelerator, laboratory, or industrial facility operations.
• Expertise in construction planning, facility maintenance techniques, and control methods.
• Knowledge of DOE/NNSA codes and Engineering Standards.

Salary and Benefits Information:

Expected Salary Range: $150k - $185k / year (depending on experience)

TradeWind Services offers a selection of exceptional benefits to employees and their families. We can customize your benefits to fit your specific needs. Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Long- and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K

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